ENTERTAINMENTS

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14600, 25 February 1921, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

STRAND THEATRE. Jacques Fulrelle, one of Ihe heroes of the ill-fated Titanic, left behind a novel of international fame, "My Lady's Garter," which has been adapted under Hie same title to picture production by Maurice Tourncur, Hie master-director. "My Lady's Garter," the head liner of the three-star bill, to be presented at Ihe popular Strand this evening and I 10-moi'HOW, is a mystery story conccrn- | ing Ihe efforts of a secret service man lo trap a master criminal, whose alias is "The Hawk. the Hawk" is finally brought lo .justice bul not before Wyndham Standing, as Hie detective, and Sylvia Breamer, as the girl, are in- | volved in many exciting adventures, which end in a romance. The second big attraction is a remarkable "Selznick masterpiece, "The Point of View." with Elaine Ilammerstcin in a pleasing Story. Charlie Chaplin, in his greatest comedy hit. "Shanghaied." Will be scieei ed as a special Tor the children "o- morrow afternoon and evening. Another two-part comedy, '"they're <"nf " and the latest English Gazelle complete one of (be greatest and ilti'-i programmes yet submitted to the patrons of this fovvn. "THE END OF THE ROAD." "After having seen the picture, I must say that I am not in agreement wilh those who criticised it. I consider that "The End of the Road" has an educational value, and il is one thai shook] be shown in order dial Ihe public may be made fully aware of the conditions arising nut of Ihe widespread evil." Such is Ihe endorsmenl of "The End of the Road" ''which commences al Ihe popular Strand on Monday next. February 28), by Mr .1. H. Gnnson, Mayor of Auckland. The necessity for a campaign of education |in regard In the problem of snrlial I evds has liinsr been recognised i throughout the world. "The End of '' the Road" indicates Ilia! al lasl something is to be done lo teach Ihe young and unsuspecting the dangers and j ravages t" I" 1 mel with. Although Ihe film is instructive and outspoken, and ils educational anMe received the greatest emphasis, there is much thai is dramatic and of real entertaining value. The story was wrillen by Kalherino Bemen't Davis, and Ihe film is released by Public Health Films. KING'S THEATRE. A blc success before excellent attend- | lances is being regislered nightly al this popular theatre by Pauline Frederick, i ' ;| e celebrated Paramount star actress. in "Double Crossed," a splendid dramatic play. The story is one of real power and' strong appeal. Roberl Warwick stars in the massive production. "An Adventure in Hearts." N i end of tun emanates from "Peace or Riot," a big "Jester" comedy. Extra popular music by Mr Spencer-Salt and Miss l.ockwoTid was loudly applauded. The hj K triple programme, which was dej laye,| by waterside tumble lasl week, ! will positively show In-mnrmw.. Ruck j j Jones will star in "Forbidden Trails." ! Gladvs Brockwell in "The Devil's i n;,|,|je" and "The Great Gamble." Plans j are at Paul's. THEATRE ROYAL. A genuine success was achieved lasl evening before a very big attendance b,y | > one of the most eulerlaining pro- i i grammes seen fur si me lime. Tie' ; I Hirer Paramount- \rh raft specials sub- j : milled were of the highest modern j | standard. Hand-one' Wall ire Hi-id's I |. |esl success. "Less than Kin." mused I I mleresl al Ihe outset and sustained it ! jal high tension hi Hie end. Ethel Clay- | (on has a very line ne .v picture m "More I Mcadlv lb.in the Male." The serial ! kin-. Eddie Polo, thrilled spectators in I "The Vanishing Dagger." and Ihe nr- | elieslral nci ipaniinenl was an added attraction. -eats for to-night's kind j screening slmuld he reserved over j j 'phone ISSO before 7 p.m. TO-MORROW'S BIG xTTBACTIGNS. j Owing to sub-lellings 10-morrnw's ; tig Paramount attractions at the popu- j lar Theatre Royal can he screened for one nighl only. Elsie IVrgiison will present a picture of real distinction, • The Song of Songs," which has achieved marked success. Marguerite Clark j v. ill star in her brilti ml offering, "Easy j ! i Get," and Mack Sonnetl's huge . '< n:i rrymaker, 'Cupid's Day i i r f," will | comp'lele the monster bill. As Ihe films I cannot be seen after to-morrow, there Is -ure lo he a rush b r so il ~. and patrons are advised to reserve al Haul's. "THE MARRIAGE OF !CSTTY." As is generally known, on Monday j next al 8 o'clock, al Ihe Theatre Royal. Hamilton, Miss Marie Tempest and Mr I Graham Browne will stage ihe refreshing and extn mely popular comedy, 'The Marriage of Kitty," which is regarded :, s being one of the best created during Ihe past, decade. "The mosl reniark- ! al le thing about tile famous actress's ! magnificent performance in Ibis particular play," wrote ■! lea. ling erilic IV- ; c, nily, "is that despite many hundreds ■ ol liinrs she inusl have portraycl the pari of Kilty—-and it was Ihe character us which she llrsl won golden opinions i - London when she gave up musical cniiiedy roles devoied her genius e tirely to high-class comedy -she still presents il with Ihe poshnoss, naturalness, and charming piquancy of lb-' quite new role. Mr Graham Browne i is seen al bis best in "The Marriage >t' i Kilty." winch is saying a great deal, as Mr Browne is one of the best, if not ~, ally the finest, comedy actor we have yet seen iii New Zealand. Mara: Teillp,.sl i the world's inusl distinguished c. medy actress, is always charming lo watch.' he;- work is so beautifully tinish,d. ll' Hie art of acting is holding Ihe terror up lo nature as Ihe greatesl o! playwrights aver, limn she lias the art to her linger-tips. Tin' | W o brilH: nt principals will be suppo/lcd by an cxciiptionally line company, whose : names on a progamme would ensure ! success for any high-class entertainI ment. Judging by \\w. generous nature of Ihe advance hooking, it would appear thai Hamilton intends to give a rare welcome lo Mis.- Tempest and her clcvei ipalriots. The plans are al Paul's Rook Arcade. "IRENE." II would be hard lo decide exactly |he principal ingredients of a successful musical comedy, bul the .1. and N. ] Tail musical play. "Irene," i- said to ei nlain everything Hull makes up a ; successful entertainment. Hilling melo- I dies that set the heart and feet trip- j ping, beautiful frocking and elaborate scenery, in addition |o Cilbortien lyrics, ! and a heroine whose Irish brogue is I positive delight, are all features of I "Irene." which ,]. and N. Tail will pre- j sent al Ihe Theatre Royal mi Tuesday ■ next. March 1. for one nighl only. The llrsl presentation in New Zealand will bring forward Dorothy South, who has score,| an emphatic success in Australia as the Bowery girl Iransfnrred into a social butterfly, while the transformer, I "Madame Lucy," a male mod.iste, pro- j vides unlimited opportunities for Mr | Chester Club', a coi Man of distinction. 'l'll as Paunceforte has also many opportunities in a comedy role, wliilie Ihe antics of Ihe Eastshic girls, ;i s pourlrayed by Misses Marion Earle and Peggy Maloiicy, are simply irresis- . tible. "Irene" comes lo Hamilton with the remarkable run of over 150 performances at the criterion Theatre. Sydney, and the musical comedy was i only transferred from Rial theatre to j make room for Ihe Christmas attraction. In the D iition tin' (our i- prov- ; hi" a triumph. The box plans are al j haul's Rook Arcade. [